Dual Enrollment

Earning College While in High School!

The CPS Dual Enrollment Program allows high-school juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses at one of the seven City Colleges (CCC). Students may enroll in one (1) college course per semester. Course instruction occurs on the CCC campuses.

Earning College Credit Is FREE!
Through a partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and City Colleges of Chicago, the cost of tuition, materials, and laboratory fees can be covered for participating students taking any of the following courses: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Psychology, Social Sciences, and Speech.

Students may earn both college and high-school credit through dual enrollment depending on the course. Consult your high-school counselor to determine if high school credit can be given for the course of your choice.

Advantages of Dual Enrollment:

Jump start your college plans by earning college credit while still in high school.

Reduce the time and money you will spend in college.

Take the credits with you: Most courses may be applied to graduation requirements at CCC as well as public and private colleges and universities throughout Illinois.

Strengthen your college applications by demonstrating readiness for college.

“Try on” a major with courses related to intended major.

Get to your major FASTER by completing some of your general education requirements prior to college.

Get a true college experience. Not only will you be taking college level courses alongside traditional college students as a participant in the program, you will have access to all CCC resources such as the computer labs, symposia, library and the gymnasium.